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Apple’s big iOS 18 release is a big deal for iPhone users. Even though Apple Intelligence is comings in a staged rollout in iOS 18.1, 18.2, and beyond, this first release is packed with new features and interface changes.
The final release is out now, and you can install it on all compatible iPhones by opening Settings, tapping General, then Software Update.
Updated September 16:You can now download and install iOS 18 on all compatible devices.
iOS 18: Release notes
Here are Apple’s official release notes for iOS 18. We have a broad overview of the major new features in our iOS 18 Superguide.
Home Screen* Flexible arrangement to place app icons and widgets in any open position on the Home Screen, such as along the bottom or off to the side, to create the ideal layout for each page
* Dark icons give your Home Screen look a darker aesthetic, and can automatically adjust when your iPhone enters Dark Mode, or always appear dark
* Color tinting lets you apply any color to app icons and widgets or have iOS suggest a color that complements your wallpaper
* Larger icons allow you to make all the app icons and widgets on your screen appear larger, removing the name underneath
Photos
* Photos app redesign features the biggest update ever with a simplified layout that puts everything into a single view
* Collections automatically organize your library by helpful topics that you can browse in a collage, grid, as a memory, or on a map
* Customization options let you reorder, add, and remove Collections rows, and add just the items you want to Pinned Collections to keep within easy reach
* Groups in People and Pets include photos of your favorite people or pets who frequently appear together
* Trips automatically organizes your travels into collections so you can relive each trip
* Recent Days lets you view your recent photos organized by day without clutter like screenshots
* Filter button in the grid helps you reduce clutter by filtering to specific media types, your favorites, or by hiding screenshots from the view
* Video speed control lets you slow down high frame rate video content with in...